gameness
/ˈɡeɪmnəs/
noun
- The quality of being willing to endure hardship, pain, or difficulty without giving up; courage and determination.
- Her gameness in the face of illness inspired everyone in the hospital.
- The team's gameness helped them win the championship after a tough season.
- The hiker showed great gameness by continuing up the mountain despite the storm.
- The condition of a hunted animal, such as a bird or fish, being legally allowed to be hunted or caught.
- During the season, the gameness of the deer population is carefully monitored by wildlife officers.
- The fisherman was proud that the trout he caught had perfect gameness according to the rules.
- The hunter checked the regulations to confirm the gameness of the pheasants in that area.
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